Charles Ray Denny, Sr., 73, of Danville, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. He was born in Draper, NC on December 29, 1940, the son of the late Clyde and Sarah Denny. Charles was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and was the URW local 831 president for 13 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Moose, Elks and American Legion. Charles was active Great Incohonee (National President) of the Improved Order of Redmen and a member of Poquoson Tribe No. 124. He is survived by his wife, Diana of the home; one son, Charles R. Denny, Jr.; one daughter, Cindy Kennedy (Lonnie); one granddaughter, Morgan Kennedy; two brothers, Dwight and Larry; and one sister Carolyn. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Townes Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26 at Townes Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 PM.